Aronia Smoothie Bowl
A vibrant, antioxidant-packed smoothie bowl using aronia juice and dried aronia powder for a more sustainable, nutrient-dense alternative to açai.
Equipment
- Weighing scales
- Chopping board
- Chefs knife
- Blender
- Spatula
- Serving bowl store in freezer
Ingredients
Aronia Bowl Base: 200g Per Portion
- 150 g Mixed Berries (frozen)
- 150 g Banana (frozen - sliced )
- 100 ml Aronia Juice (frozen in ice cubes )
- 50 ml Plant milk (chilled )
- 10 g White sesame tahini
- 5 g Aronia Powder
- 5 ml REAL Vanilla Paste ( )
To Garnish Aronia Bowl
- 40 g Granola
- 20 g Blueberry chia seed jam (https://holisticchefacademy.com/blueberry-chia-seed-jam/)
- 20 g Red dragon fruit (dice)
- 20 g White dragon fruit (dice)
- 20 g Apples (sliced)
- 6 g Cacao nibs (carmelized)
Method
Prepare the aronia juice ice cubes
- Pour the aronia juice into an ice tray and freeze until solid. This gives the bowl extra chill and structure.
Load the blender
- Add the frozen mixed berries, frozen banana slices, aronia juice ice cubes, plant milk, tahini, aronia powder, and vanilla paste into a high-speed blender.
Blend until thick and smooth
- Start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Use a tamper to keep the mixture moving. You’re aiming for a thick, spoonable consistency — like soft-serve.
Adjust the texture
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of plant milk. If it’s too thin, add a little more frozen fruit.
Portion into bowls
- Divide the aronia base into two medium-sized bowls. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
Garnish
- Add granola, chia seed jam, diced red and white dragon fruit, sliced apples, and caramelised cacao nibs.
Serve immediately
- Enjoy straight away while cold and creamy.
Recipe Notes
Blender Volume: This recipe makes two medium bowls because the blender needs enough volume for the blades to catch and blend smoothly. Scaling down is not recommended unless using a mini blender.
Consistency Control: Frozen banana is the key to creaminess. If your bananas aren’t fully frozen, the bowl will blend thinner.
Tahini Boost: White sesame tahini adds richness and mineral depth. Swap for almond butter if you prefer a milder flavour.
Aronia Powder: Adjust between 5–10 g depending on how bold you want the berry intensity and colour.
Chilled Bowls: Place the serving bowls in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before serving to help the smoothie stay thick.
Protein Option: For a post-training recovery bowl, add 1 scoop of plant protein or 2 tablespoons hemp seeds to the blender.
Fruit Variations: Mango, pineapple, blueberries, and blackberries all work well if you need to substitute mixed berries.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can pre-slice and freeze banana portions and freeze the aronia juice into cubes in advance for quick assembly.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 250gCalories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSodium: 54mgPotassium: 475mgFiber: 10gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 1mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 0.4mgVitamin B12: 0.01µgVitamin C: 25mgVitamin D: 0.3µgVitamin E: 1mgVitamin K: 15µgCalcium: 97mgCopper: 0.2mgFolate: 35µgIron: 3mgManganese: 1mgMagnesium: 55mgPhosphorus: 130mgSelenium: 6µgZinc: 1mg
